Job Overview
Join our team as a Crossing Guard, a vital role dedicated to ensuring the safety of pedestrians, especially children, at designated crossing points near schools, parks, and community areas. As a Crossing Guard, you will actively manage traffic flow, assist pedestrians in crossing streets safely, and promote awareness of traffic laws and safety protocols. This paid position offers an opportunity to serve your community while developing valuable skills in safety management, communication, and environmental awareness. Your dedication helps create safer neighborhoods and fosters positive interactions with the public.
Duties
- Direct vehicular traffic and assist pedestrians at designated crosswalks to ensure safe crossing experiences.
- Monitor traffic conditions and adjust positioning to maintain optimal safety for all users.
- Enforce compliance with traffic laws, safety protocols, and environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Act and Stormwater Management standards.
- Communicate clearly with drivers and pedestrians using effective signage, hand signals, and verbal instructions.
- Complete incident reports, shift logs, and safety documentation accurately and promptly.
- Participate in permitting phases involving environmental law compliance projects and regulatory permitting processes.
- Use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately to ensure personal safety during outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Skills
- Knowledge of traffic laws, safety protocol adherence, and traffic control safety protocols.
- Familiarity with OSHA standards related to outdoor work environments and safety procedures.
- Basic first aid skills including CPR, vital signs assessment, and emergency response capabilities.
- Understanding of environmental regulatory compliance such as EPA regulations, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Air Permitting requirements.
- Strong communication skills for effective interaction with the public, colleagues, and emergency responders.
- Ability to document incidents clearly through writing skills and maintain detailed records of compliance activities.
- Experience in outdoor work environments with an emphasis on stormwater management and environmental permitting processes.
This position is ideal for individuals passionate about community service, safety enforcement, environmental stewardship, and fostering positive public interactions. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to safety protocol adherence while maintaining excellent communication skills to effectively manage traffic control situations. Join us in making a meaningful difference by ensuring safe crossings for everyone!
Pay: $22.07 - $26.58 per hour
Work Location: In person
